Why the future is electric for Melbourne’s cars and buses

Tonight in Melbourne BZE will be launching its latest Zero Carbon Australia costings for Australia to transition to an entire urban passenger fleet of cars and buses powered by 100% renewable energy within 10 yrs.

As well as the costs of this transition the report highlights the benefits including increased convenience, increased air quality, a more enjoyable driving experience, reduced fuel costs, and householders achieving energy freedom.

“The EV revolution is closely linked to the battery and solar photovoltaics revolutions that are underway and we are continuing to witness.”

“With costs coming down and staying down there is now the very real prospect that Greenpower or rooftop PV can be used to power an electric vehicle, and let people be entirely free from fossil fuels, ” said Acting CEO of BZE and Zero Carbon Australia program director Michael Lord.

Subject to assumptions around fuel costs, battery costs and vehicle capital costs the report shows that the transition could be cost neutral for the Australian economy.

The report has been developed in conjunction with the Centre for Energy and Environmental Markets (@UNSW) and consulting group MRCagney.

Electric vehicles on display at the Melbourne launch are courtesy of AVASS and owners of Tesla, Chevy Bolt and BMW models. Photos from 5.30pm and again after 7.30.

Some seats are still available – all are welcome, but please register via eventbrite, search Beyond Zero Emissions.

Professor Peter Doherty AC, Nobel laureate and Professor of Immunology University of Melbourne. Peter Doherty AC is also a National Trust Australian Living Treasure and the author of many science books for the non-academic reader including The Knowledge Wars